Running Movie Awards Thread

[ChrisLong]

Between my wife and I, there were 23 "who's that?"; 37 "ugly dress" and 19 "wrap it up, dude."

 

[DanOregon]

Not a criticism - but it is interesting that all four awards went to "actors" more than "movie stars." Figured they would throw Close a bone even if the role was beneath her. She's probably played five or six roles that would have won this year: Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liasons, Garp, The Big Chill, Reversal of Fortune..

Maybe they're waiting for Sunset Boulevard?

 

[MTM]

LA Times critic not a big fan

Oscars 2019: 'Green Book' is the worst best picture winner since 'Crash'

 

[Pilot]

Malek winning for playing Freddy Mercury. Did anyone see At Eternity's Gate because I have no idea how Willem Dafoe did. Of the others, I think Malek was definitely the best given what he had to do for that role.

But he didn't sing , right? How can you win best actor for a singing role when you didn't sing?

 

[heyabbott]

The reparations Oscars

 

[Spartan Squad]

But he didn't sing , right? How can you win best actor for a singing role when you didn't sing?

*pushes up nerd glasses*
According to his interview with Terry Gross, Malek did sing to help link up his mouth with the audio and they included some of his voice at parts.
*readjusts nerd glasses*
And how many other actors up for best actor sang in their movies? Other than Bradley Cooper...
*blinks behind nerd glasses awaiting a wedgie*
/to be read in Database voice from the Simpsons

 

[Deskgrunt50]

Confirmed tonight that the Oscars don't need a host.

 

[DanOregon]

Who would have taken the bet 20 years ago that of the four leads in Jerry Maguire - Tom Cruise would be the only one without an Oscar in 2019.

 

[PCLoadLetter]

Confirmed tonight that the Oscars don't need a host.

Particularly if the alternative is Kevin Hart.

 

[Deskgrunt50]

I have not seen The Favourite (yet). But Olivia Coleman is absolutely delightful.

 

[typefitter]

I have not seen The Favourite (yet). But Olivia Coleman is absolutely delightful.

It's great and she's great in it.

 

[DanOregon]

Weird thing about the Oscars - despite most of these honorees spending the last three or four months picking up awards and such - they still act like they were taken completely by surprised when trying to formulate a speech. heck - EVERYONE has practiced an Oscar speech whether they are in the biz or not - you would think there would be a bit better preparation - especially for people who have been nominated or won before.